South Dakota Chili

South Dakota chili recipe. Written by Helene, a cool lady who used to look in on my grandma Ann. It was when the family came to grandma's house in Huron after the sad day of her passing that we found a big pot of this soup on the stove. It was very comforting and delicious. I still make a version of it now and then. The only thing missing from the recipe is a soup can or so of water.

My take on it is this..

Brown a pound of burger with finely chopped onion
add a 28 oz can of tomatoes
1 can chicken broth
1 can tomato soup
2 cans beans of your choice
more water, should be a little soupy
1 or 2 Tbsp chili powder
salt and pepper to taste
paprika, garlic, cumin, oregano, if you like
finally, it should be a little sweet and tangy, add a tiny bit of sugar or catsup, or chili sauce, even a spoonful of juice from a jar of pickled peppers to adjust the flavor if it seems flat tasting.

Quick Yummy Zucchini

We are currently avoiding bready and starchy foods so it's hard to find sides that satisfy that craving. This way of cooking zucchini is tasty, and isn't a bother to make

Slice a medium zucchini into thick coins and lay into a single layer in a skillet.
Place on medium heat and add some olive oil.
Salt and pepper, put in chopped onion if you wish.
Leave coins on one side until they turn brown, then flip each over.
Sneak in some garlic, and a tablespoon or two of liquid. It could be wine, broth, or juice from a jar of pickled peppers.
Sprinkle each zucchini with Parmesan cheese and more pepper and cook until soft, but not mushy.
Try to keep them cheese side up when you serve.
If you want to make a lot you can roast them in the oven, but that makes it not so quick and easy.

Oat flour hoe cakes

These are nice, and don't blow up my tummy like regular pancakes do.

First mix

• 1 Cup oat flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp (or more) sweetleaf stevia

Then mix (in another bowl if you're fussy)

• 1 egg
• 2 Tbs oil 
• 1 Cup milk

Stir everything together if you haven't already and let sit for a couple minutes to firm up a bit.  Then spoon small cakes out onto a hot greasy griddle.  These are a bit more fragile than regular pancakes but every bit as satisfying.